Fire Maidens: Rome

Rating: 4.5/5.0<br /><br />Throw some shifters into a dangerous situation and it is a party! This is exactly what Anna Lowe has done with this gem of a novel. <br /><br />Read full review in the <a href="https://indtale.com/reviews/paranormal-urban-fantasy/fire-maidens-rome-billionaires-bodyguards-book-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2020 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.</a>

I am really enjoying this series, and this story does not disappoint. There is great action and very intense at several points in the story. The characters are wonderful. I wasn't sure from the previous books whether or not I was going to like Sergio, but I ended up loving him. His acceptance of his fate was immediate and I believe that is because he is a wolf shifter. It follows with what we have learned about the different shifters in this world. The only point I didn't like was her changing into a wolf shifter too, considering she is a dragon shifter. This point is quite confusing and there is no real explanation for it. It doesn't take away from the story, but leaves my mind wandering. The narrator is the same as the first two and she gives the same powerful performance as the last two.

Book 3 in Fire Maiden Rome by Anna Lowe <br />Lena is a photograph and had been hire by a bibo celebrity to take shot of her with her new Italian hot guy but when she meets him Lena instantly doesn’t like him and get massive creepy vibes from him. While taking different photo in different locations in Rome Lena notices a very hot sexy bodyguard that knows what he’s doing and eventually catches his eye. <br />Sergio is a wolf shifter with a very dodgy background and it is that gets himself hired by creepy guy to investigate him but while at the photo shoot Lena pulls out jewellery that she’d bought from antique shops or car boot to spice the pictures but when she touches one it flashes and warms to her touch. <br />I loved that in this book Lena has already started having shifter problems and even though she doesn’t really know what’s going on she at least suspects there’s more to her then human. <br />This book flowed so much nicer then others because Sergio didn’t have to convince her of being a shifter and Lena took everything in her stride. <br />Absolutely love the narration by Kelsey Osborne. In this book she kept a mostly her American accent but just teased us with the fantastic Italian pronunciation every now and then which I loved. Can not wait for more in this series. Anna Lowe is always a winner for me.

Lena Castamolino has recently moved to Rome but every full moon her body tries to turn into a wild animal. She knows she needs help but doesn’t know who to turn to. Sergio Monserratti was banished from Rome because of his crime family. The Guardians only allow him to return to go undercover as a bodyguard to a criminal wolf shifter. After he meets Lena though he can’t stop thinking about her and will do anything to protect her. <br /><br />I enjoyed this adventure through Rome. Lena and Sergio were a great couple and had great chemistry. Lena was a strong, caring, and determined woman. I wish I had the strength to move across the world and start over. Sergio is a well dressed wolf, who is very protective. Together these two fight to bring down a criminal wolf and stop the enemy dragons from invading Rome. <br /><br />I really can’t wait to read the next book. I want to know more about Marco and see him find some love. <br /><br /><b>*ARC provided by the author for an honest review.*</b><br /><br /><br />This review was originally posted at <a href="https://redhairedashreads.wordpress.com/2020/02/19/arc-review-fire-maidens-rome-by-anna-lowe/" rel="nofollow noopener">Red-Haired Ash Reads.</a><br />

Tons of fun in this action-packed paranormal romance! Could have used a bit more depth but for a can’t-put-down page turner, this one is a sure a great way to spend the afternoon.

Fire Maidens: Rome is book three in the Billionaires &amp; Bodyguards series and while it can be read as a standalone, I highly suggest you read all the books in the series in order. I personally feel like it makes the stories more enjoyable. This is Sergio and Lena's story! We first met Sergio in book two, Fire Maidens: London. I am super glad he has gotten his own happily ever after. <br /> As Always Anna has done a fantastic job writing a story with characters and places we love and want to visit because of the way she writes about the city. In this case I have been lucky enough to that I have visited Roma twice. So, while reading this book I felt like I got to visit Roma all over again.

Fire Maidens:Rome is book three in the Billionaires &amp; Bodyguards series and it's a great addition! This is Sergio and Lena's story! We first met Sergio in book two, Fire Maidens:London, where he was a supporting character! I really loved him as the hero in this book!<br /><br />Lena has just relocated to Rome-somewhere she has always wanted to live. She does photography primarily for tourists and bridal parties to pay the bills. Hoping to one day have her work published, she has lots of spare time to photograph the sites with her unique perspective. Things are going well until her body started doing some pretty spectacular things. None of this was going on prior to her coming to Rome. She is caught mid-shift one night by Sergio. He was there to let his wolf run free for awhile. He shifts back to a human and offers Lena his help. She understands that she is shifting, but she doesn't know why? Something with her Mom or maybe her Dad? He was not around throughout her life, so she has no clues about him. Lena doesn't know what to make of it that's for sure. Sergio is there to help!<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Lots of romance, suspense, and intrigue that the series is known for! Lena and Sergio have some serious chemistry!! I found the idea of Lena's awakening as a shifter a totally different and interesting angle. Most all shifters know what they are from birth so this was refreshing. The Guardians of Rome sure are an eclectic bunch they are! True to the set up of the series, each council is headed by a woman! I am especially drawn to that! <br /><br />If you have the chance, grab this audiobook and dive in! It is definitely worth the treat as Kelsey Osbourne takes us on a fantastic journey in Anna's book! She brings a vividness you just don't always achieve while reading yourself! <br /><br />Anna does a great job by giving us the groundwork for the next book in the series! I look forward to seeing how the hero will handle the Guardians, the enemies, and of course, his Fire Maiden!! <br /><br />I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. The review and ratings are my opinion.

omg anna does such an amazing job with her stories.. she is one of the few MF authors i look forward to everytime she releases a new one. this was amazing..it was well written and had an amazing weave of characters and plot.. magic and mayhem..love and sadness.. so many complex emotions and personalities.. and it was all thrown into this fast paced and wonderful story that keeps you reading until its over. i cannot wait for the next one. amazing!

Lena is a photographer and she recently moved to Rome for she dreams of living in the city. However, she discovered that her body keeps changing into something that she does not seem to understand why it happens. Her body hurts as it her hands turn into claws but she struggles to fight against it in fear that people will see. Suddenly, she sees that a wolf is standing near her and then he shifted back into human. He tells her that it will be okay to shift until she decides to run away when he turned his back to catch another wolf nearby.<br />Sergio is one of the Guardians and he cannot get his mind over the woman he saw at the park. Then, he unexpectedly sees her again and his wolf recognizes that the woman is his mate. His family was in the mafia clan and they are banished in Rome for life until he was told of a job to stay closely to Vicente. He had a meeting with the Guardians and he mentioned that <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="43eb409e-53ce-48c2-9d48-6bea25afbd34" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="43eb409e-53ce-48c2-9d48-6bea25afbd34"> he saw a necklace glow brightly then dimmed after a few seconds. The Guardians then confirmed that Amber is a Fire Maiden. </label> As he makes his rounds, he heads to Lena's apartment to talk to her.<br />Lena has to take Amber's photoshoot for she needs the money to pay for bills. When her friend offers to have another session, she agrees to go which makes Sergio go with her too. <br />Sergio is surprised when he sees that it was Lena who made the necklace glow and he learns that she is the Fire Maiden they are looking for. He decides to wait for a while so he can leave the yatch with Lena without raising any suspicions. <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="77d37e4f-e634-4657-9b62-92c680dfa9fa" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="77d37e4f-e634-4657-9b62-92c680dfa9fa"> Then, he suddenly kisses her to avoid being caught on escaping. He tells her the truth about the shifter world and that she is a Fire Maiden for she has the power to protect the city . They head to his emergency house to rest for awhile until he knows what to do next. </label> However, the Fire Maiden is in danger as enemies want to capture her to gain power so that they can rule the city.<br /><i> A man who was banished in Rome has been called to return at his home. His wolf meets a woman who is his mate, but can they manage to protect themselves at what things await? </i> The book is amazing and it has so many twists that you will not be expecting. The plot is good and I like how the author vividly described the Rome as if I was exploring the city itself. The characters have a great chemistry and I love how they have an open communication with each other.<br />Lena is a brave, fierce, honest, independent, detail oriented, creative, and a passionate woman. Sergio is a strong, honorable, respectful, honest, and a dedicated man. I enjoyed reading the story and I love how Lena and Sergio have a HEA ending together as mates <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="9f99c02a-5251-468c-bab5-c7bf99a319d3" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="9f99c02a-5251-468c-bab5-c7bf99a319d3"> though I wished they could be an engaged couple as part of the bonus scenes in the future.</label>

<a href="http://www.shifterhaven.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Reviewed at Shifter Haven</a><br /><br />Fire Maidens: Rome is the third title in the Fire Maidens / Billionaires &amp; Bodyguards series – and Sergio and Lena’s story has a few unique qualities to it that immediately captured my imagination.<br /><br />If you’ve followed the series so far then you’ll recognize Sergio’s last name. It’s interesting to see him get a chance at redemption for his family’s actions and perhaps find his own place in this city he loves so much. Lena is starting over in Rome, a fresh start for a woman who is beginning to experience odd sensations, burning pain from wings that couldn’t possibly exist, an inner voice speaking to her to let go and trust in her other self, and a drawing to a stranger’s voice even as she runs from him and what she is. So Lena begins this Rome adventure with an idea of what she is but is refusing to entertain the possibility for she has no idea that shifters exist – until she proved to be one.<br /><br />The action is fast-paced, the sizzle between Lena and Sergio hot enough to burn, mixed in with vile villains, unexpected allies in high places, and a secondary character cast that I adored. Fire Maidens: Rome was everything I’d hoped it would be… and more. I absolutely loved the epilogue, so fitting for this unique Fire Maiden and her mate. Now on to Marco’s story which is certain to break my heart before healing it up once again… that’s what these characters have always done for me.<br /><br />I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.